Chelmsford Meat And Groceries food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Chelmsford
Chelmsford Meat And Groceries holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 29 July 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 94 Byron Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 6HJ
How it compares in Chelmsford
In Chelmsford, 92% of rated places manage a 5, so Chelmsford Meat And Groceries sits behind roughly 1,343 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,343 | 92% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 86 | 6% | ← Chelmsford Meat And Groceries | |
| 3 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 143 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Chelmsford Meat And Groceries none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Chelmsford Meat And Groceries, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Byron News Retailers - other | 27 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Ashlyns Organics Limited School/college/university | 404 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| B And M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
| Boswell House Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Castle Stores Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| BBs Coffee And Muffins Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
Questions about Chelmsford Meat And Groceries
What is Chelmsford Meat And Groceries's food hygiene rating?
Chelmsford Meat And Groceries has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Chelmsford Council on 29 July 2024.
Is Chelmsford Meat And Groceries safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Chelmsford Meat And Groceries last inspected?
Chelmsford Meat And Groceries was last inspected on 29 July 2024, 23 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Chelmsford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Chelmsford Meat And Groceries?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Chelmsford Meat And Groceries compare to other places in Chelmsford?
92% of the 1,463 rated food businesses in Chelmsford hold the top rating of 5, while Chelmsford Meat And Groceries holds a 4. 86 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Chelmsford Council inspects Chelmsford Meat And Groceries and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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